Headed up the regular trail and then down the NE ridge to Cascade Springs. There are a lot of signs advising people to stay on the trail so if you want to do the same, I'd run it by the people at the Ranger Station first. The view is amazing and the hike up is easy enough.

I highly recommend a stay at Cascade Springs if you get a chance, not a soul in sight. There appeared to be a lot of deer/small animal traffic in the area, though we didn't see anything. Also you get a great view of the mountain.

No dogs allowed on the trail; and it is enforced. So our group of four (plus the dog) split into twos and climbed while the others drove around the rim. Nice sunny day; 50 minutes to the top; incredible views.

I've climbed this in the summer and it's, of course, an easy hike to the top. Under the snow it was a steep and slick climb up icy snow in the trees. We camped right next to the ranger tower; it was beautiful. The approach to the base involved about 13 miles of snowshoeing.

We hiked this trail after graduating from UO. It was maybe 38, maybe colder. The summit was socked in, but the observation hut was a nice thing to cower behind. Cool arrangement of firs- cali red, noble, black and several others. I'd like to see the view when there is one! Well, it is the peak of the park.

Beautiful day with clear skys and no wind. Huge bike race around the lake with thousands of participants made this 1.5 hour car to car jaunt worth doing. Great view of the lake and surrounding mountains.

After climbing Thielsen earlier this month I decided to cruise back down to southern oregon to hit this P2K'er. Nice hike, could see knobby looking Shasta in the distant south, first time I had seen it in 20 years or so. Hike went quick so busted over to Hillman Peak and climbed it also.